What should I do if my girlfriend is famous and doesn't dump me?

Chapter 346

As the release time approached, the smell of gunpowder became stronger and stronger.

Whether domestic or foreign.

Domestically, "Inception" naturally occupies an absolute advantage.

Even if Hollywood's aggressive attacks on Zhang Shisan aroused the xenophobia of domestic movie fans, it was useless.

I don't know if it's because of the pressure of these two films, but Zhang Yu also put in a lot of effort in promoting it.

And when he was interviewed by the media, he was naturally asked about it.

"Hua people are the most inclusive." Zhang Yu said lightly, "As long as their films are good enough, no fans will reject them."

"I believe that movie fans choose "Inception" mainly because the quality of the film is trustworthy." Zhang Yu said, "I believe they will not be disappointed."

"As for the foreign box office, it is naturally the same."

The popularity of "Inception" abroad is obviously far inferior to the other two films.

This has a lot to do with announcements.

Dream Films is in charge of foreign distribution.

It seems that they are unwilling to invest too much in the cost of publicity.

This made Shisan Film and Television inevitably a little dissatisfied.

"Dream Films." Fang Zhengxian couldn't help shaking his head.

He was obviously dissatisfied with the lack of power of Dream Films.

Suddenly there is a feeling of restraint.

He finally understood why Zhang Shisan asked him to start planning for overseas distribution.

Others are bullying to the head, but still indifferent?

"So, everything depends on yourself." Zhang Yu said, "Dream Films is unwilling to increase the cost of publicity and distribution, but it is expected."

Increasing the cost of publicity will undoubtedly increase the risk.

Dream Pictures is also one of the investors of "Inception".

However, relatively speaking, the proportion of investment is not large, not as good as Wansheng Film and Television.

This is undoubtedly one of the reasons.

Maybe it's the key reason.

Dream Pictures wanted to win a larger investment ratio, but unfortunately failed to do so.

This time, it may not be that he didn't take the opportunity to pinch Zhang Yu's intentions.

Of course, some of them have great opinions on Zhang Shisan letting the other two films be released at the same time in China.

After all, the domestic market is the root of "Inception".

"Constrained by others!" Fang Zhengxian shook his head and said.

"Let's speed up the matter!" Zhang Yu said, "We will strive to have a certain degree of distribution abroad for the next film."

With a certain distribution power, does Dream Films dare to do this?
I'm afraid I should worry about whether Thirteen Film and Television will throw them off the car and stop playing with them.

I really want Dream Films to get rid of it, but it's useless for Wansheng Group to ask.

Zhang Yu also participated in the foreign promotion of "Inception".

But the main thing is Li Hua.

Li Hua's overseas box office appeal is now much stronger than when he starred in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".

Of course, Zhang Yu was the one who improved the most.

In just a few years, he has gone from being a nobody abroad to being a thunderbolt now.

His overseas box office appeal may not be as good as Li Hua's, but it is definitely not much weaker.

As for Zhao Chen and others, they have a certain reputation abroad, but if you say how high the box office appeal is, then it is a bit flattering.

In China, there are really not many people who can truly deserve the words "international superstar".

A little famous abroad are all international stars?

This is obviously a kind of self-promotion and exaggeration.

If that's the case, then Thirteen Film and TV's artists are basically all of them.

The promotional power of the film is actually quite good.

It's just not enough to watch compared to the two movies "Robot" and "Agent".

However, the domestic publicity momentum, even if the investment cost is not much, is not comparable to those two films.

Then again, the global popularity of "Inception" is not as good as that of the other two Hollywood blockbusters, but the three films have been bound together, so "Inception" has a little advantage.

Publicity is only one factor that determines the film's box office, and it is not the main factor.

What really determines the box office is probably the film itself.

"Inception" is a feature film, the story is actually very simple.

Standard Hollywood blockbuster routine.

For a certain goal, the male lead took a very difficult task. During the process, he convened a team with distinctive personalities. Finally, he overcame huge difficulties and finally completed the task and overcame his long-standing demons.

Is this routine familiar?
Each of the "Fast and Furious" series is basically such a routine!
This is true of many Hollywood blockbusters in this world.

Zhang Yu even speculated that the "Secret Agent" might be based on this routine.

If this is the case, this "Agent" may fail.

Because, although "Inception" is this routine, but the way of telling it is different!

The original director showed in detail how to enter the dream, possible problems in the dream, how to wake up, etc., so that the dream completely formed a complete world with its own unique rules, laws, and logic.

This is called Science Fiction World Construction!

Then, with some puzzle solving and excellent visual effects, the whole film looks very charming.

The big world framework is to explain the dream stealer profession.

The so-called dream stealer is to enter a person's subconscious through dreams and steal important information from his dreams.

Implanting ideas is to enter a person's subconscious through dreams, construct a reasonable plot, let him accept a certain idea naturally, and thus affect his actions in real life.

"Inception" has a strong suspense component.

It didn't come to test the IQ of the audience, so the plot was complicated but not deliberately, everything was needed for this shocking content.

It seems complicated, but there is not a single extra shot and a single extra line. If you miss a shot or a dialogue at will, it will make the viewing incomplete.

In Zhang Yu's version, it is obvious that he has been striving for perfection in the details.

The plot was cut and nothing changed.

The only changes are the background of the story, as well as the visual scenes and special effects.

The plot of the film is also quite clear, because there is a very obvious main line in the whole story, that is, the dream thief Cobb and his assistants, entrusted by the boss of country M, invaded the consciousness of the son of Mitsui, the tycoon of country R, ​​his competitor, and made him After the father's death, the father's company is automatically dissolved.

This process is accomplished with a layered dream.

Each level of dreams is a visual spectacle!

All of this seems impossible in live-action movies, because live-action movies have extremely limited depictions of human dreams. The amazing thing about "Inception" is that the dreams described can do whatever they want, subverting the laws of physics recognized by humans at will.

Of course, the final outcome is that the Inception team succeeded.

Frankly speaking, this ending subverts the consistent values ​​​​of many movies.

All wars are for profit.

From the first level, it did not follow Hollywood's film tradition of punishing evil and promoting good, but emphasized the social rules of the supremacy of interests. Driven by interests, the Inception team helped one consortium destroy another consortium, regardless of whether this move was just. On the surface Look, the son of the country R tycoon is broken.

But from a deeper level, that is, the second level, it has a kind of enlightened Zen. Mitsui seems to have been beaten back to the state of his father who started from nothing. In fact, this is the state of the top rich man that the movie wants to express.

After death, don't leave a dime to your children and grandchildren, only leave your pioneering spirit, the spirit is the priceless treasure.

As for the spinning top at the end of the movie, it’s probably because the director didn’t think about whether to give the protagonist a happy ending...

In other words, according to the consistent thinking of the original director, love is more of a kind of incompleteness or regret, but in order to consider the market...

Just neutralize it and let the audience guess blindly!
Isn't the open ending more topical?

The ending of Zhang Yu's version of "Inception" is naturally the same.

July [-]nd, night.

"Inception" premiered in China Overseas.

Compared with the premiere of another Hollywood blockbuster "Robot" in Los Angeles a week ago, it is obviously much more low-key.

"Robot" is the first to be released in North America.

Word of mouth is not bad.

The box office is also on the rise.

Now the cumulative box office is nearly [-] million US dollars, and there are more than [-] million box office in a single day.

Compared with other Hollywood blockbusters, this is not as amazing, but it is also very good.

It's not bad to think about it.

Dare to use it to flank Zhang Shisan's ambitious work, how can it be possible if it has no quality?

The durability of "Robot" is also extremely good.

I just don't know if "Inception" will create space for it after it is released in North America.

The premiere of the film naturally attracted countless media and film critics, and there were also many filmmakers who came to join in the show.

Who in the industry wouldn't want to see Zhang Shisan's movie?
It's just that you can't go if you want to.

There are also circles in the entertainment industry.

Zhang Hang, Chen Shan, Xu Sen, Lin Zhengxian and others are not directors of Thirteen Film and Television.

Ning Yuan and other thirteen film and television contract directors.

In addition, many celebrities and entertainers came.

Such as Cheng Jie, Zhan Zi and others.

As for the contracted artists of Thirteen Film and Television, as long as they are free, or anyone who can spare the time, they will come.

It is no exaggeration to say that the whole premiere is full of stars.

Fortunately, the premiere theater is large enough to accommodate thousands of people.

In addition to these media reporters, film critics, and filmmakers, there are also some "lucky movie fans".

"Actually, I still tend to use my works to speak." Zhang Yu said with a smile on stage, "If the film is good enough, then support it. If the film is not good, then pretend that I didn't say anything."

"Whether it's the actors or the rest of the crew, they all did their best for this movie." Zhang Yu said, "Of course, as a screenwriter, director, and investor, I have never slacked off."

"That's why I have so much confidence in this film."

"The box office of a movie pays attention to the right time, place and people. Regardless of the final box office of the movie, I am confident that this movie will not lose to any Hollywood blockbuster."

"Some people say that this film is Zhang Shisan's ambitious work. There is nothing wrong with saying that. I have high hopes for this film."

Zhang Yu chose to be tough with Hollywood blockbusters.

This topic is not too hot in China.

It has also aroused heated discussions abroad.

It's just that compared with the ridicule and contempt abroad, domestic movie fans are more obviously supportive.

After so many years, there is finally a Chinese filmmaker who dares to be tough with Hollywood blockbusters.

In the past, when Hollywood blockbusters were released in China, all the films released at the same time were cannon fodder movies.

None of those so-called Chinese-language blockbusters exist.

Persuaded!

All scared.

Don't be afraid, because you can't do it at all.

No matter who bumps into a Hollywood blockbuster, they have to die.

But it's different now.

Zhang Shisan dared.

And his movies are indeed on the level of Hollywood blockbusters.

You attack me in North America and other markets, and I will fight you in China.

Who is afraid of who?

Regardless of the final result, Zhang Shisan's move is undoubtedly very encouraging.

Of course, Zhang Yu dared to do that.

In addition to the confidence in the film, it is also because of the home field advantage.

The home field advantage is not only reflected in the support of fans, but also the support of theaters.

Three blockbuster films were released on the same day, and "Inception" won [-]% of the film schedule.

The other two are only [-]%.

The film arrangement is [-]% higher.

That's the advantage.

Moreover, after the film is released, there are obviously advantages in increasing and reducing the number of films.

With the same attendance rate, "Inception" may increase the number of films, while the other two films may decrease.

That's the advantage.

"It's the first time this Ni family has shown such confidence." Wang Mei looked at Yang Ruoxue who was next to her and said, "To be honest, he let two Hollywood blockbusters be released at the same time in China, and other investments such as Wansheng Film and Television and Dream Film Fang still has a lot of opinions."

It is absolutely impossible for the two blockbuster films to be released at the same time, if there is no impact on the box office of the films.

Among other things, as far as the film schedule is concerned, if there were no simultaneous release of the two films, the film schedule of "Inception" could not be only [-]%.

It is very possible to break [-]%, or even [-]%.

"Then why don't you persuade me?" Yang Ruoxue said with a smile.

Do you have any comments?

How could there be no opinion.

Is it useful to object?

"Why didn't you persuade him? You don't know what kind of temper he is?" Wang Mei shook her head and said with a wry smile, "However, what he said is not bad. If it makes the Hollywood film and television companies feel pain this time, then they will not dare to do so next time Targeted."

Yang Ruoxue smiled.

Naturally, Zhang Yu mentioned this to her.

It is with this kind of madness that he does not hesitate to "kill eight hundred enemies and lose one thousand" to scare those people in Hollywood.

We can afford to lose "a thousand", what about you?

Obviously those Hollywood film and television companies may be able to bear it, but they are absolutely unwilling to bear it.

Otherwise, there would be no room for a week in North America.

"You are not as confident as him." Yang Ruoxue said.

"It has nothing to do with self-confidence." Wang Mei shook her head and said, "In the eyes of other investors, winning those two Hollywood blockbusters is meaningless."

"I'm afraid many people in the industry think this way." Yang Ruoxue said, "Perhaps this is why Chinese-language films have been unable to make a name for themselves internationally after so many years. This is not just a problem with the film itself."

Wang Mei glanced at Yang Ruoxue thoughtfully.

Is that so?
Maybe so.

How many people are willing to be like Zhang Shisan?

"He said that Chinese-language films are at a disadvantage in front of Hollywood films. Even if they are backed by the second largest film market, the disadvantage is still obvious." Yang Ruoxue continued, "If you don't dare to work hard, how can you win the situation of 'peaceful' development? The previous war!"

(End of this chapter)